Sucralose (E955)

Sucralose (E955) is the newest of the intense sweeteners and is about 600 times sweeter than sugar, three times as sweet as both aspartame and acesulfame potassium, and twice as sweet as sodium saccharin. It is made by replacing three of the alcohol groups in sucrose with chlorine atoms, which dramatically increases its sweetness. It is heat-stable so can be used in bakery products. It is becoming increasingly popular in products from soft drinks to confectionery to hot beverages.